Govt must stop playing dirty politics with northern people’s emotions: Namal

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The government's move to reopen the Palaly Road in Jaffna with heavy restrictions is truly concerning, MP Namal Rajapaksa said.

He said that while the road was initially closed due to security threats, it now appears the government has reopened it without proper security clearance—hence the imposition of heavy restrictions.

In a message posted on X, Rajapaksa claimed that the move seems to be yet another attempt to garner votes ahead of an election, while disregarding potential threats.

"I urge the government not to mislead the people by taking superficial actions. National security must come first, not electoral gains. If the road is to be reopened, it should follow thorough security verifications and be opened fully—without barriers—in a way that ensures public safety," he said in the post.

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Pathmaranjan Friday, 11 April 2025 04:31 PM

You better shut your mouth Namal.

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joshua Friday, 11 April 2025 04:38 PM

It is the Rajapakshe family which ruined the lives of the Northerners and of course the entire country. He seems to be having a memory issue.

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Dr Tissa Fernando Sunday, 13 April 2025 05:01 AM

Yes , if not for Rajapakshas, the LTTE would have blown up most of those commenting here today. Northerners got a life after Rajapakshas ended the war. Then they built highways, airports, other toads, many development projects for all and during this time JVP opposed all the development projects including highways. So I wish if they had not finished war so we do not have to hear these ungrateful people today.

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M Fernando Friday, 11 April 2025 04:42 PM

Absolutely! Only Pohottuwa has the right to play fast and loose with Northern people.

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Hamdhan Friday, 11 April 2025 04:43 PM

Had it been your father or uncle’s rule, this road would’ve never opened. Same as how they ignore their plights and keep them suppressed. Grow up man

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A Supporter of SLPP Friday, 11 April 2025 04:47 PM

You and your family carried out dirty politics with Northern as well as Southern people's emotions. Your family ruined Sri Lanka's economy because sheer greed. Just shut up and get lost.

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Wagner Friday, 11 April 2025 04:48 PM

Look who is talking the whole Rajapaksa Family is responsible

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Lan Friday, 11 April 2025 04:48 PM

Crocodile teas and what a joker is this ?

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Illangakoon Friday, 11 April 2025 04:51 PM

unless they open, namal is going to win the elections... idiot son of a robbery politican.

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Amda Friday, 11 April 2025 04:53 PM

Came in by list, and talks like a boss LOL

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Amal Friday, 11 April 2025 04:53 PM

Look who is talking....!!!

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D P P Prasad Friday, 11 April 2025 05:11 PM

You and your kin group have been already marginalised and refused by the majority of the people. Even your symbol flower bud has been faded. You can no longer remain in the active politics please relinquish your position as a parliamentarian and hand over it a suitable person for the betterment of the SLPP

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Disgusted citizen Friday, 11 April 2025 05:12 PM

True reconciliation is happening only now all communities should be united, if the country is to develop Why can't the politicians give and take, Prosperity will blossom ,just look at Malayasia

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Yohan Friday, 11 April 2025 05:13 PM

it is a step by step opening. Whats wrong with that. This fool was scared to contest election came via national list and now talks rubbish. His family horapakshas are famous for playing politics with north and east matter and even easter sunday incident.

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Sam Friday, 11 April 2025 05:14 PM

Loku putha is now talking like he was born yesterday, you please remember it will be done in stages.

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Rip Winkle Friday, 11 April 2025 05:16 PM

... AND YOU AND THE REST OF THE RAJAPAKSA'S MUST RETURN THE MONEY YOU ALL STOLE FROM THE NATION, BOY!!!

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Sinna Friday, 11 April 2025 05:19 PM

This road closed may be due to security reasons, but this government seriously concerns difficulties of public, to balance the situation, here heavy restrictions agreeable, we won’t offend but during your family rule, if there’s a kind of discipline in looting of government coffers, we won’t be a another pariah nation in the world and this action won’t make much difference in northern local elections

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Kumara Friday, 11 April 2025 05:20 PM

Namal must ensure first and foremost that the civil war victim's family are given justice through a UN court. So you must give instructions to your family members in this regard.

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Shane Fernando Friday, 11 April 2025 05:20 PM

This idiot and naki maina and his entire family are the biggest enemies of the northern people and high time someone tell him to shut up as his opinion is not required since the people have rejected them twice and brought them to zero and it’s gonna be thrice come LG polls on 6th May.

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Dr Tissa Fernando Friday, 11 April 2025 05:22 PM

We all have a duty to ensure these people are rejected from politics forever!

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Loges Friday, 11 April 2025 05:30 PM

This person will never learn and the war finished in May 2009, and there is no security threat at all, and the Jaffna people suffered a lot Anura did the correct thing, and he is the only leader who commands the entire country's support. Rajapaksa's family still wants to create community divisions, and he is crying for Tamils. After many years, the Country is heading for development and communal harmony. Rajapaksa's only motive is to destroy this beautiful paradise.

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wickrama Wijayasiri Friday, 11 April 2025 05:42 PM

You moron or the opportunist; first go find fault with your dad and uncle including the adopted uncle. NPP is trying to resolve the injustices done to many ordinary families of SL, and is only 6 months in to it. Only now you have opened your eyes. Go count the money your family and cohorts have made out of this unfortunate episode of our country.

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Nihal S Friday, 11 April 2025 05:48 PM

You said exactly the same thing when Mahinda's security was reduced to 60 and even went to the Courts and lost it. You just telling things to get political milage - I hope the people will crush your party again led by National Robbers.

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Nasuran Friday, 11 April 2025 06:04 PM

Namal baby, mind your own business. You are an unelected appointed MP. The present government knows what it’s doing. You look after your electorate , Mattala airport, HAMBANTOTA harbour, HAMBANTOTA cricket grounds etc. you have a lot in your plate over there. Keep off NP.

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Thananjayan Jaffna Friday, 11 April 2025 06:06 PM

Your uncle under whom you all served played the dirtiest and meanest politics with Tamils and Muslims. Even ruined the Sinhalese with your corruption and thuggery. Get lost

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Joe Friday, 11 April 2025 06:13 PM

The irrelevant nepo baby runs his mouth at every opportunity that presents itself to him to stop being faded away from the limelight. It's like he has any intelligence to decipher what's written for him to read out by his advisors. Just make some statement every few days.

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bro Friday, 11 April 2025 06:57 PM

Nice try bro

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Jaffna Resident Friday, 11 April 2025 07:09 PM

Fake Lawyer Namal , so in your mind Jaffna does not have equal status with rest of the country and we in Jaffna have to live with less freedom for the sake of the Sri Lankan security. That means Jaffna is officially a militarily occupied land.

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T.Rasalingam Saturday, 12 April 2025 07:07 AM

Yes 100%. Correct. Namal mind is future President dreams.

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Lion Friday, 11 April 2025 07:36 PM

It was done by your father and not by this government

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J A Friday, 11 April 2025 07:39 PM

No comments about the issue he raised, all are about him.

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BanduXX Friday, 11 April 2025 10:21 PM

There was no issue. Non Issue really but highlighted by Looter Namal Krish. This opening of the road was to give some relief (whatever possible) within security concerns, to the civilians. It was a very correct and opportune action by the govt..

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Insider Friday, 11 April 2025 10:27 PM

This the gradual reconciliation process. Opening up closed roads under guise of security is what your Dad

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P Kunchithapathan Friday, 11 April 2025 07:41 PM

Namal shedding crocodile tears. The people of the North and East have not forgotten the horrifying atrocities of the past—among them, the terror inflicted by the so-called “grease men.” Armed intruders wielding sharp weapons forcibly entered homes, breaking down doors and assaulting innocent civilians. When the people, in their desperation, rose in numbers to apprehend these perpetrators, the attackers fled—only to seek refuge in nearby army camps. Such incidents leave little doubt as to the complicity involved. The Rajapaksa regime operated as a reign of terror. It looted gold and cash from the vulnerable. To this day, the people ask: What became of that stolen wealth?

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D S de Silva Friday, 11 April 2025 07:50 PM

The scumbag is talking... wonder who played dirty politics?

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Aquarius Friday, 11 April 2025 08:11 PM

He was shitting in his pants to face the general elections but the back door entry is giving him false power. Sit back and reflect on what your family did to the country and how every one of you got rich in the process.

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Guppi Friday, 11 April 2025 09:02 PM

Hey you go to North only to hide. So shut the f*** up!

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RP Friday, 11 April 2025 09:31 PM

For those suffering with their Memory Loss, the WAR has ended 19 years ago. The Military is well entrenched in the entire North to deal with any mischievious attempts. I admire AKD for doing the right things. Slowly and of course, very slower than expected but surely. AKD is winning the Hearts and Minds of all Sri-Lankans!

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Vivean Vivekan Saturday, 12 April 2025 12:36 AM

Wolf is crying because the sheep are getting wet.

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Dr Soori Maripalan Saturday, 12 April 2025 01:42 AM

After stealing most of the assets from the North, see what this Pin Gon Putha is talking about? To win again following a Alibaba - Hora Raja - Ata Paas Myna - Sacked by Nalanda? Enter the law college thanking Anura Banda for supplying ladies!

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Displaced Tamil Saturday, 12 April 2025 03:20 AM

Namal, If you seriously feel for the Tamils in the North first ask your esteemed Dad and Uncle to come forward and tell all of us how they killed thousands of innocent man, women and children and disposed of their remains. Not to mention the the White Van mayhem they sowed in the North and East. Consequences of these acts are that, Tamils left the country. The second generation of these people are in key political positions in these countries. They are now exerting international pressure to seek the truth.

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Sammy Saturday, 12 April 2025 10:33 AM

Say what! Look who is talking about dirty politics

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Say No to Dirty Politics Saturday, 12 April 2025 08:13 PM

Every time this individual opens his mouth, the same questions come up ! Is he having demetia, or does he think the whole world is stupid and will accept any and all crap that be blares out ?

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R. K. D. C. Bernard Saturday, 12 April 2025 09:07 PM

Don't worry, the people will come and follow you definitely with admiring your past experiences

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R. K. D. C. Bernard Sunday, 13 April 2025 06:09 AM

Funny talks for the New Year but all those cattle were sold and we are going for a new business to improve the motherland. Midleading the people means a sin and curse for your advantage.

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Sambo Sunday, 13 April 2025 08:14 AM

It is your father promised several things to the people of this country but did nothing of it and proved it time and time during his rule. Please don't utter words just because your mouth opens. Think what you say.

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